ISO 14001:2004 enables organizations to do which of the following?

ISO 14001:2004 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). Its primary focus is to help organizations identify and control their environmental impacts, ensuring that their operations are sustainable and compliant with relevant regulations. Through the establishment and implementation of an EMS, organizations can systematically evaluate and improve their environmental performance. This involves identifying environmental aspects related to their activities, products, or services and assessing their associated impacts. By controlling these impacts, organizations can minimize negative effects on the environment while also enhancing their operational efficiency.

While the other options may present outcomes that organizations might desire, they do not directly align with the core purpose of ISO 14001:2004. For example, while developing compliance documentation could be a by-product of implementing an EMS, it is not the primary goal. Similarly, increasing annual profits and reducing employee turnover may occur as secondary effects of enhanced operational practices or improved public relations but are not the central focus of the ISO 14001 standard itself. The correct answer reflects the standard's emphasis on responsible management of environmental impacts.